to preserve
Third Person
preserves
Present Participle
preserving
Past Tense
preserved
Past Participle
preserved
1
to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change
transitive
- Historical artifacts are preserved in museums to maintain their original condition.
- Conservation efforts work to preserve natural ecosystems and biodiversity.
- The library's climate control system helps preserve rare books from damage.
- The team is currently preserving the historical documents in a controlled environment.
Antonyms:
2
to prevent food from spoiling, typically by canning or pickling
transitive
- My grandmother preserves fruits from her garden by making them into jams and jellies.
- Last year, we preserved the surplus tomatoes by canning them for use in sauces during the winter.
- Pickling cucumbers is a popular way to preserve them for later enjoyment.
- To extend the life of vegetables, we have been freezing them after blanching to preserve their freshness.
- The ancient technique of fermenting cabbage was used to preserve it as sauerkraut.
Synonyms:
3
to protect something against danger or harm
transitive
- It's important to preserve natural habitats to protect endangered species.
- The conservationists work tirelessly to preserve endangered species in their natural habitats.
- Parents often try to preserve their children's innocence for as long as possible.
- The environmental organization campaigns to preserve wetlands as crucial ecosystems for wildlife and water purification.
4
to set something aside and maintain it for a particular or private use
transitive
- He preserved the old library for his personal collection of antique books.
- The company preserved certain resources exclusively for high-priority projects.
- The chef preserved his finest ingredients for the weekend’s special menu.
- He preserved his weekend mornings for relaxation and reflection.
- The director preserved several offices in the building for VIP clients.
Synonyms:
5
to protect an area or population of wild animals from disturbance so it can be used for private hunting or shooting
transitive
- The estate was carefully preserved to allow private hunting of deer.
- They preserved the land for exclusive hunting rights among members.
- The forest is preserved to ensure ample game for seasonal hunting events.
- Wealthy landowners often preserve vast areas for exclusive game hunting.
- Gamekeepers work hard to preserve the wildlife for private shooting activities.